8. Remember this and take courage;take it to heart, you rebels.
9. Remember the prior things—from long ago;I am God, and there’s no other.I am God! There’s none like me,
10. who tells the end at the beginning,from ancient times things not yet done,saying, "My plan will stand;all that I decide I will do,"
11. I call a bird of prey from the east,a man from a distant land for my plan.As surely as I have spoken, I’ll make it happen;I have planned, and yes, I’ll do it.
12. Listen to me, you bullheaded peoplewho are far from victory:
13. I’m bringing my victory near—it isn’t far,and my salvation—it won’t delay.I will establish salvation in Zionand grant my splendor to Israel.